Enzo doesn't want to get his hopes up, but he's been here for about 13 years and this is the closest he's ever got to freedom. He stands, despite the weakness in his legs from lack of nutrition. He needs to get his energy out, knowing that it may lead to suspicion. He also want's to take his mind off of hope, knowing how much worse things will be if they fail. Not to mention, it will really slash his morale. He clenches his fist, contemplating the increased security and precaution. The selfish part reminds him he won't be alone to suffer an eternity of pain, Damon will be there, he won't be alone. He quickly pushes the thought away. He wouldn't wish this existence on anyone, except Whitmore.
"Enzo," a groggy Damon complains, "you're making it really hard to sleep."
Enzo unclenches his fists, "Trying not to get my hopes up." Enzo mutters, not really wanting to bother Damon but wanting something; whether it be comfort from the gravity of the situation or reality, he doesn't know.
Damon sits up from his uncomfortable position on the floor as he rubs sleep away from his face. There's a brick wall separating the two from sight, but Enzo can hear him shuffling over to their adjoined wall. Enzo settles down against the wall, ready for Damon's sarcasm.
Instead, Damon changes things up and is genuine, "I know there are a thousand things that can go wrong, leading to our death or an eternity of this, but there's a chance things can go right. Who knows, maybe by this time tomorrow you will be thanking Caroline, and I will be drinking bourbon while plotting how I will give Stefan hell for leaving me here." He can practically see Damon's face turn into a smirk, "Plus my plans are great, you should give me more credit."
Enzo rolls his eyes. After a couple endless minutes Damon is back asleep, slumped against the wall. Enzo knows he should sleep too, he will need all his strength tonight. He leans back and closes his eyes, listening for the familiar click of heels and sent of strawberries, vanilla, and sunshine. All he gets is the steady breath of a Damon, the snores of Robert, and the musty smell the place has.
Paul and Billy come in long after Damon wakes, and Damon is soon out like a light with the amount of vervain pumped into him. They drag Damon to the cage upstairs, leaving Enzo to listen until he can hear no more.
They are soon back, and give him the same dose, unlike Damon he doesn't lose consciousness. Enzo enjoys the ride up, it's a change of scenery, and he gets to stare out the window all night, watching the world go by. Once they arrive at the venue, Enzo zones in on Damon, finding him unconscious in the cell they will have to share for the foreseeable hours. It's already dark outside, so Enzo doesn't get to see the sun, but he does get to see the stars; they bring an immense amount of anticipation.
Damon's ready to go by the time the guests arrive. As the guests filter in, Enzo subconsciously looks for James Lockwood, and his gorgeous wife, yet neither appear, just like the last four years. He doesn't really notice he is doing it until Damon elbows him in the ribs. Enzo shakes his head, focusing on the task at hand.
After a few hours of mingling, Whitemore gathers everyone's attention, ready to show everyone his work. Damon has placed himself by the door of the cage, while Enzo is near the back. Whitemore grabs Damon, and locks the door behind him. Enzo watches on as the crowd becomes nervous but excited, most of them are privileged enough to have people protect them from monsters.
Enzo ignores Whitmore's speech, instead watching Damon, waiting for him to make his move. Damon breaks his thumbs, allowing him to slide his hands out of the cuffs, the rooms just watches in shock, waiting for the next move. When Damon grabs Whitmore, the room is filled with panic, Enzo can practically taste the blood.
Damon only takes enough to make Whitemore lose consciousness, then he takes bites out of all the other guests. The room is up in flames by the time everyone is laying on the ground, few are still alive, Enzo knows they are for him.
"Damon." He calls, snapping Damon out of his frenzy. Damon searches Whitemore for the keys, swearing under his breath when he can't find them.
Enzo rattles the bars, before pulling back from the burn of the plant. The fire is getting dangerously close. Damon tries to help, but the vervain is too strong, and the fire is causing them to cough.
Damon slowly backs away, and Enzo can see what he's about to do before he can. "Damon, no." Enzo pleads, as he pulls on the bars, ignoring the burn, unfortunately he's not strong enough.
"I'm sorry, Enzo." Damon whispers, and Enzo can see how genuine he is, which hurts more. Damon closes his eyes, and opens them. Nothing's left as Damon stares at his friend one last time before using his speed to get away.
"Damon!" Enzo yells in frustration as he pulls on the bars with all his strength. He's too depleted for it to do any good, not having blood on top of the experiments. He knows it's no use, but he can't help but try in his desperation to escape. He finally gives up, when the coughing becomes too much to bare.
He can't help but feel betrayed, his friend and only companion for the past five years, the man he gave his sustenance to for a year. And yet, he feels relived at the same time. Relieved that his friend escaped this fate, and can go find his brother. Relived that he finally gets to meet his maker. He slumps against the bars, not caring for the burn of the vervain. He coughs violently for a few moments, and wipes the black from his face with his sleeve, the sleeve of the shirt Caroline gave him.
Enzo sighs, knowing smoke ventilation will get him soon, and the fire will finish the job. His only regret was not letting Caroline know how much she helped him, how she saved him. He just hopes she grew to be the beautiful, confident girl he saw glimpses of. "Thank you Caroline Forbes." He closes his eyes as his body fights the smoke, slowly losing his grip on life, for the last time.
A/N I can't remember how it all went down, so I just made it up. I hope you guys enjoyed it!
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